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The Minister of National Security apologised last night after he posted a video where he asked a young woman server in a London restaurant for “titty milk”.
Wayne Caines, in London on government business, told The Royal Gazette he was “deeply disappo...
DATE: Sep 07, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Senators gave their approval for the introduction of ATV tours in the West End.
The proposal — which has drawn criticism from environmental groups — garnered support from One Bermuda Alliance senators on Wednesday.
But James Jardine, independent sena...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Updated legislation to support the St Regis Hotel Project was passed with unanimous support in the Senate.
The St George’s Resort Act 2018 grants additional duty relief for the hotel project, updates the development plan and clarifies public access t...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to payroll tax rules to tackle notional salaries were approved in the Senate.
Justin Mathias, One Bermuda Alliance senator, expressed concerns the changes would negatively impact those in small and medium sized businesses.
But the legislat...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Work on new bridges in the East End is under way, the public works minister has said.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch told the House that public presentations on the new Longbird and Swing bridges would be made soon.
He told MPs last Friday: “Plans ar...
DATE: Jul 25, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to protect those with insurance policies and boost solar energy adoption were approved in the House on Friday.
The Insurance Amendment (Number 2) Act and the Electricity Amendment Act both garnered support from both sides of the House.
Da...
DATE: Jul 24, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burt, the Premier, took aim at the Opposition after an online report found the One Bermuda Alliance requested and received voter information in 2012.
Mr Burt said in the House of Assembly last Friday that the OBA should not make “foolish press ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to introduce quad bike tours was approved by the House of Assembly, despite the opposition of environmental groups.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Transport, said tours will be limited to seven vehicles and will only be allowed on paved ro...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government is to look at importing plastic waste for disposal at the Tynes Bay Incinerator.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said he understood some people would “go berserk” at the suggestion.
He argued the burning o...
DATE: Jun 29, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to block illegal construction and make the legal aid system more efficient have been approved by senators.
Crystal Caesar, the home affairs, economic development and tourism junior minister, said the Development and Planning Amendment Act ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes